Douglas L. Drueke

Valentine — Douglas Lynn Drueke, age 70, of Valentine, formerly of O'Neill, died Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at Bryan LGH West Medical Center in Lincoln.

A celebration of life will be held from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, July 19, 2024 at Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill. 

Memorials may be made to the family for future designation.

Douglas was born Aug. 2, 1953, to Oswald and Madelynne (Hynes) Drueke in O'Neill. Our father was a true American cowboy, tougher than a 10-cent steak. Dad was many things: a football player, a farrier, a rancher, a pool shark, a bull rider, a team roping champion and a coyote hunter. Unique in his thoughts and actions, he did things his way. He loved his children and was incredibly proud of his grandchildren. He will be forever remembered and immensely missed. May he rest in peace.

Doug is survived by his five children Doug Homes of Wynot, Jake (Sara) Drueke of Lincoln, Tammy (Tom) O'Malley of Orland Park, IL, Cassie Ritz of Fort Mill, SC, and Roan (Samantha) Reiman of Summerset, SD; and his eight grandchildren.